Fun puzzles

SolveMe has 3 games which develop your algebraic thinking. Great for all ages as you can begin at any level.

Vote for NZ's bird of the year

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Struggling is so important

Not knowing something and struggling to work things out is so important to your brain and learning. The most successful people are those who struggle. Check this out:

School Leavers Toolkit

Practical skills for life

Advice and resources for finding your way after leaving school in NZ:    Toolkit

10 most searched for jobs

Jobs from pasture to plate

You might love programming robots, working with animals or protecting the environment. Check out Growing NZ which looks at career opportunities for you within NZ's food & fibre industry. This covers about everything from growing quality food, wood and wool through to making those things into products like ice cream, burger patties, pizza boxes and clothing for fashion stores. 

Practice your times tables

Failure

“I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.” 
This or something similar is attributed to Thomas Edison when working through the process of inventing the light bulb. I suggest you remember this when you struggle.

Useful learning app

Kolibri (this link takes you to the CK-12 or school channel with Maths, Science and English topics) is worth a look as it is free (you need to login) and can be accessed off-line. Evidently they make the sizes of the files particularly small.

The bright side of sadness

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When given a choice, most people would choose to feel happy rather than sad. In this Science News article, author Bruce Bower explores the results of several recent studies about the benefits of sadness.

 As you read, identify how negative emotions can affect a person’s decision-making and success in personal and professional life.

Do have a go at the questions as well.

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